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Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

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Modi's gift of '10 danas' – the 10 donations – to Biden reflects ancient Hindu wisdom and carries a deep symbolism

During his state visit to the United States in late June 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented several gifts to U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Among those were the “10 danas,” items with symbolic importance in Indian traditions. I study these traditions in my work…

The Conversation

Religion status for Lingayat will not harm Hinduism, says Sri Siddarama Swami of Gadag

“Lingayat getting religion status will not harm Hinduism in any way,” Sri Siddarama Swami of Gadag Tontadarya Math said in Dharwad on Sunday.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Hinduism never advocated casteism and untouchability, says scholar Garikapati

Scholar and Padma Shree awardee Garikapati Narasimha Rao on Sunday said that Hinduism had never advocated casteism and untouchability which have become the bane of the society.

The Hindu

The freedom Hinduism offers us to interpret stories can be a glowing beacon for other faiths: Vineet Bajpai at the launch of his new book 'Delhi: City of the Blood Gates'

Writing historical or mythological fiction is a daunting task-- not just in terms of research but also because of the responsibility that comes with interpreting history and myths which can be sensitive subjects. However, if the topic is dealt with utmost respect then that comes across in one's writing, believes…

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Meiteis | Clash of clans in Manipur

About 60% of Manipur’s population, largely the non-tribal Meitei, live in the 1,864.44 sq.km Imphal Valley.

The Hindu

Seeking votes in the name of Ram, Hanuman is disrespecting Hinduism: Randeep Surjewala

The Bommai government and BJP leadership have no comprehension of Hanuman Chalisa. They only understand chalis (40) percent commission: Randeep Surjewala

The Hindu

Solar Eclipse 2023: Here are the Do's and Don'ts to Follow on the Day of Surya Grahan

Solar eclipse is expected to occur on April 20. The spectacular celestial sighting has religious significance in India. Among those who practice and follow Hinduism there are several do's and don'ts to be followed during the surya grahan time.

The Times of India

Robots are performing Hindu rituals -- some devotees fear they'll replace worshippers

It isn’t just artists and teachers who are losing sleep over advances in automation and artificial intelligence. Robots are being brought into Hinduism’s holiest rituals – and not all worshippers are happy about it.

The Conversation

Happy Holi 2023: 35 Heartfelt quotes that perfectly describe the essence of the festival of colors

Holi is a festival of colors. It is celebrated in the month of March, mostly. The festival holds immense religious significance in Hinduism and upholds the culture, tradition and mythology of the Hindus.

The Times of India

Push to create Hindu school in Sydney as migration fuels growing population

Hinduism became Australia's fifth-highest religious affiliation at the last census. Now there's a push to create the first Hindu school.

ABC News

Activist objects to museum selling toys of Hindu deities

A Hindu rights activist is calling on a Massachusetts museum to stop selling children’s plush toys representing three Hindu deities, which he says are “insensitive.”

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Hinduism as a way of life has existed for millennia, says Annamalai

The Tamil Nadu BJP president was responding to the recent controversy surrounding the religious identity of emperor Rajaraja I

Evening Standard

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: What is the meaning behind the Hindu Festival?

Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in Hinduism, the 10-day festival marks the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha

The Hindu

Being Sarna: a fight to define tribal identity in Jharkhand

As demands for a Sarna religious code in Census 2021 grow in Jharkhand, RSS-backed outfits are busy trying to convince the tribal people that they are Hindus. Abhinay Lakshman reports on the efforts of Sarna outfits to resist Hindu organisations and Christian missionaries alike, and define their identity through their…

Salon

Religious groups divided on abortion

Despite claims that religious communities oppose abortion, the reality is much more complicated

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America's religious communities are divided over the issue of abortion: 5 essential reads

Since the first indications that the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, following a leaked draft opinion on May 2, 2022, religious leaders from many denominations have been working to preserve access to abortion care, even as others prayed for Roe to indeed be overruled.…

The Hindu

Gyanvapi dispute: plaintiff moves court for FIR against masjid panel

Plea says Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee allegedly trying to erase symbols of Hinduism from inside premises

The Hindu

Plea in SC challenges provision of NCM Act, seeks district-wise identification of minorities

The plea said that the rights of followers of Judaism, Bahaism and Hinduism under Articles 29-30 is being siphoned off illegally to the majority community in several States because the Centre has not notified them as ‘minority’ under the NCM Act

The Hindu

Exhibition on various facets of Hinduism held at US Capitol

Senators and Congressmen attended the event which is part of the Hindu Dharma Awareness Campaign.

The Conversation

Caste doesn't just exist in India or in Hinduism – it is pervasive across many religions in South Asia and the diaspora

The California State University system, America’s largest public higher education system, recently added caste, a birth-based social hierarchy system, to its anti-discrimination policy, allowing students, staff and faculty across its 23 campuses to report caste bias and discrimination.

Newslaundry

#Cobrapost sting and Hindutva in the newsroom

The lines between editorial and marketing departments are more blurred than media organisations would like to acknowledge. This has been well established by documentation of paid news cases. The Cobrapost sting reinforces the fact that media’s business model is advertisement-centric.

Newslaundry

#KarnatakaElections: Politics of privilege driving Lingayat movement?

In Karnataka, the Lingayats are fighting a battle to get the status of a separate religious community. They claim that the religion of the followers of 12th century philosopher Basavanna should be recognised as Lingayatism.

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